Flag Plants

Smola likes Kincaid as a cheap TE with major efficiency upside if Buffalo can finally keep him healthy and increase his route participation; Kincaid led TEs in targets per route and yards per route last season.

Smola included Davante Adams among his 2026 must-draft flag-plant players, viewing him as a worthwhile target at his current draft cost.

Smola included Jaylen Waddle among his 2026 must-draft flag-plant players and remained high on his upside at draft cost.

Smola included Zay Flowers among his 2026 must-draft flag-plant players and viewed him as a strong target in his draft range.

Smola sees Walker as a potential workhorse in Kansas City, with the Chiefs shaping the offense around his rushing and receiving ability and giving him legitimate top-six RB upside if healthy.

Smola sees Murray as an easy top-12 QB bet with top-six upside because of his proven fantasy scoring history, rushing ability and what he views as the best offensive environment of Murray’s career under Kevin O’Connell.

Smola thinks Maye is still too cheap despite finishing near the top of the QB position last year. He likes the combination of elite passing efficiency, meaningful rushing production, an upgraded supporting cast and potentially more passing volume in closer games.

Johnson believes Hurts’ rushing attempts and touchdowns should rebound toward his career norms, giving him a clear path back to top-five fantasy QB production with additional upside if the passing game improves.

Johnson is betting on Loveland’s late-season breakout carrying into Year 2, with glowing camp reports and extra opportunity after DJ Moore’s departure.

Johnson sees Brown as a candidate to jump into the elite RB tier thanks to a secure workload, heavy receiving usage, an improved offensive line, and one of the league’s best scoring environments.

Johnson believes Evans’ injury concerns are overly baked into his ADP and that a healthy Evans should still be a weekly top-end receiver in a strong San Francisco fit with plenty of available targets.

Johnson sees Tuten as a potential league-winner because of his elite speed, open path to lead-back work, proven red-zone ability, and strong offseason praise from Liam Coen.

Erickson sees Dulcich as a sleeper who could climb toward the top of Miami’s target pecking order, backed by strong efficiency and yards-after-catch numbers plus a wide-open receiving depth chart.

Erickson loves Walker’s fit in Kansas City: explosive running ability, receiving upside, likely goal-line work, and a cleaner path to touches than he had in Seattle.

Erickson is betting on Lawrence carrying forward his huge 2025 finish into Year 2 with Liam Coen, with both passing and rushing touchdown production giving him elite QB upside.

Brown expects Waddle to benefit from a major volume boost in Denver’s pass-heavy offense and believes his strong underlying receiving metrics give him WR1 upside at a WR2 price.

Brown sees Watson as Green Bay’s clear WR1 with room for more routes and targets after offseason departures, building on already elite per-route efficiency

Brown is betting on the elite production Washington showed late last season, when he posted WR1-level target and efficiency numbers, while acknowledging that uncertainty in Jacksonville keeps his draft cost cheap.

Fitzmaurice is willing to pay up for Bowers because of his elite early-career production, massive target potential in a weak Raiders WR room, and the possibility of returning to top-tier TE numbers when healthy.

Corum is a low-cost upside bet: his current price limits the downside, while any missed time from Kyren Williams could turn Corum into a top-10 weekly back in an elite Rams offense.

Fitzmaurice is buying the dip after an injury-marred 2025, pointing back to Irving’s excellent rookie efficiency and workhorse-level usage as evidence that the talent and volume are still there.

Andy believes Williams has top-five quarterback upside after an encouraging second season, combining rushing production, an improved offensive line, excellent weapons, and another year in Ben Johnson’s ascending offense.

Andy is betting on Stribling’s size, speed, ball skills, strong camp and preseason performance, and an opportunity to inject youth into San Francisco’s offense, making him an appealing late-round upside pick.

Andy sees McConkey as an elite talent available at a discount, with an already impressive early-career résumé and Mike McDaniel’s offense offering the potential for a career-best season.

Mike believes Walker’s explosiveness fills exactly what Kansas City lacked last season, and the Chiefs’ financial commitment plus a clear path to targets and red-zone work gives him legitimate feature-back upside.

Mike is planting his flag on Loveland after a huge late-season breakout in which he became a centerpiece of Chicago’s passing game, with Ben Johnson expected to feature him heavily as a dynamic receiving weapon.

Mike views Watson as one of the best receiver values in drafts after he returned from injury and produced elite efficiency metrics, while Green Bay’s commitment to him points toward a significant role in 2026.

Jason believes Hampton has true workhorse ability, goal-line usage, explosiveness, and receiving involvement, with Mike McDaniel’s arrival creating a scheme that could unlock a major Year 2 breakout.

Jason is betting on Tate’s elite draft pedigree, polished skill set, and a Brian Daboll offense that has historically funneled heavy volume to its top receiver, making his current price attractive for a rookie with immediate opportunity.

Jason sees Wilson as a major draft value after years of elite target volume and strong production despite poor quarterback play, giving him WR1 upside at a much cheaper WR20-level price.

Harris sees DeVonta Smith as an underpriced big-play receiver and an ADP bargain, ranking him ahead of where the market is drafting him.

Harris makes Flowers his top flag player, betting that his talent, role, and draft value combine to create one of his favorite picks of 2026.

Harris is betting on Williams’ big-play talent and expanding role, viewing him as a receiver capable of significantly beating his current cost.