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After showing flashes with the Jets last year (29 catches for 256 yards in nine games), he signed with Carolina in free agency to reunite with his college quarterback, Bryce Young. Metchie is competing for the WR3. Although he had a sizable role in those nine games with the Jets last year, he averaged just 7.3 PPR points in them. Unless he somehow converts into the second-leading target-getter for Carolina, Metchie won't be worth rostering in Fantasy.
Dortch signed with the Lions this offseason, and he will likely be the No. 4 receiver in Detroit behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams and Isaac TeSlaa. Dortch is not worth drafting in any leagues. The good news is that Dortch followed former Arizona offensive coordinator Drew Petzing to Detroit, which could help Dortch earn playing time. The bad news is Dortch has never averaged more than 7.1 PPR points per game in any of his previous five seasons with the Cardinals. At best, you can add Dortch off the waiver wire during the season if he is playing well and getting consistent targets.
Brown signed with the Eagles this offseason, and he has the chance to play a prominent role in Philadelphia after A.J. Brown was traded to New England. He will likely be the No. 3 receiver behind DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon, and Brown should be able to make plays for Jalen Hurts and Fantasy managers. That said, Brown is only worth drafting with a late-round pick in deeper leagues. In 2025 with the Chiefs, Brown had three games with at least 12.8 PPR points, but he only averaged 8.6 PPR points for the season. And he's been at 9.6 PPR points or less in each of the past three years. Brown could get off to a hot start, especially if Lemon takes time to get acclimated to the NFL, and we could be talking about Brown as a waiver-wire target as the season goes on.
Following an underwhelming 20-catch, 227-yard stint with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Dyami Brown returns to the Washington Commanders on a one-year deal and is projected to sit deep in the team's wide receiver depth chart. He rejoins a Washington offense where he will have to compete for targets not only with alpha receiver Terry McLaurin but also with Luke McCaffrey and newer depth additions like Antonio Williams. Across his first five NFL seasons, he has never surpassed 300 receiving yards or two touchdowns in a single regular season. Even with a bit of a boost, we aren't looking at much better than, say, 30 catches and 395 yards, making him a non-factor in standard 12-team leagues. He should be left on the waiver wire in nearly all standard and dynasty formats.
The veteran wide receiver signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals to serve primarily as a special teams returner. Duvernay is buried on the Arizona Cardinals receiving depth chart, sitting behind primary targets like Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Wilson, and Kendrick Bourne. He provides essentially no offensive footprint. Over the last three seasons, Duvernay has recorded a combined 17 receptions and has not logged an NFL touchdown since 2022. We project less than 10 targets and well under 200 receiving yards for the entire year. While he isn't useful for traditional points, he is a standout return specialist. Devin Duvernay holds no meaningful fantasy value in traditional formats.
After a disappointing 2025 campaign with the Atlanta Falcons, Darnell Mooney signed a one-year contract with the New York Giants. Mooney offers immediate sleeper appeal with a clear path to early-season targets. Mooney is reunited with offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, who was his head coach during his most productive seasons in Chicago. With Malik Nabers dealing with a knee injury that threatens his availability for the start of the year, Mooney is positioned to be a primary target for quarterback Jaxson Dart. The departure of Wan'Dale Robinson (who saw 140 targets the previous season) leaves a significant void in the New York Giants passing game. Mooney’s vertical skill set matches well with Dart's aggressive downfield passing style, making him a major bounce-back candidate. We like him as a late-round sleeper and high-upside flex option for Fantasy.
Wan'Dale Robinson quietly delivered a breakout campaign in 2025, finishing as a top-20 WR in points per game while cementing himself as one of the most underrated volume earners. The former Giant expanded beyond his underneath role, seeing more downfield usage while surpassing 1,000 receiving yards for the first time in his career. Now reunited with Brian Daboll in Tennessee, Robinson profiles as a natural fit alongside young QB Cam Ward thanks to his separation skills and reliability underneath. His massive target-earning profile gives him sneaky upside, especially in full-PPR formats where volume is king.
The Giants signed free agent WR Calvin Austin III to a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million. Austin spent the past three seasons with the Steelers, hauling in 31 passes with three touchdowns last year. He'll add depth in the slot for the Giants following the departure of Wan'Dale Robinson.
Mike Evans enters his first season with San Francisco with more risk than ever before, but the touchdown upside remains extremely enticing. Injuries limited Evans in 2025, though he still commanded strong target volume whenever healthy and continued to draw top defensive attention. The veteran receiver now joins a 49ers offense that should create immediate red-zone opportunities, especially with George Kittle recovering from an Achilles injury. Evans may not offer elite weekly consistency, but his size and scoring ability make him a strong bet for double-digit touchdowns if the 33-year-old can stay on the field.
Wicks failed to live up to explosive performances that have made him a waiver-wire add in each of the last two seasons because volume was always an issue in Green Bay. After signing with the Eagles, volume figures to once again hold him back. The Eagles traded A.J. Brown but drafted Makai Lemon and Eli Stowers, both of whom could surpass Wicks in total targets as rookies. They also have DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert returning to a team that remains run-first -- Jalen Hurts has barely surpassed the 3,000 passing yards mark on average over the last two seasons. Without much volume to go around, Wicks is best left undrafted in 2026 Fantasy leagues.
Christian Kirk has signed a one-year, $6 million deal with the 49ers. Kirk is back in the NFC West. The former Cardinal managed 299 yards and a touchdown on 28 receptions for the Texans in 2025, with much of his production coming in the early season. He exploded for 144 yards in the Wildcard round, boosting his final full-season total. He should operate as the 49ers WR3 behind Mike Evans and Ricky Pearsall.
The Bears signed WR Kalif Raymond in the off-season. Raymond remains in the NFC North after five seasons with the Lions. He will remain in a depth role in the Bears wide receiver room.
Moore signed with the Packers this offseason, and he will be a reserve receiver and contribute on special teams in Green Bay this year. Moore is only worth drafting in deeper leagues that reward Fantasy points for return yards. In 2025 with the 49ers, Moore had five catches for 87 yards on seven targets and two carries for 11 yards. But he had 907 kickoff return yards and 291 punt return yards. Moore might be able to do more offensively with the Packers, who lost Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks this offseason. But Moore will still be behind Christian Watson, Jayden Reed and Matthew Golden on the depth chart, so don't expect much offensive production this year, barring an injury.
Michael Pittman Jr. quietly remained productive in 2025 despite losing ground to Alec Pierce in the Colts offense and dealing with declining efficiency. Now in Pittsburgh, Pittman projects as a reliable possession receiver who could quickly become Aaron Rodgers' preferred underneath target. His fantasy ceiling may be limited compared to DK Metcalf's splash-play upside, but Pittman's volume and red-zone involvement should keep him firmly in the WR3 mix. If the Steelers lean heavily on quick-game concepts, Pittman could easily lead the team in receptions/targets.
The Falcons signed WR Jahan Dotson to a two-year contract worth $15 million. Dotson will have a chance to earn his way into the role held by Darnell Mooney. He had a limited role in Philadelphia behind AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith. He'll be a WR3 at best from a fantasy football perspective, but more likely in the WR4 range.
Nailor signed a three-year, $35 million contract with the Raiders this offseason. Some were surprised by the size of the deal, and Las Vegas has since added very little competition around him via the draft. Nailor makes for an intriguing late-round flier given his upside to emerge as the top target getter for Kirk Cousins or Fernando Mendoza. Nailor finished as a top-seven scorer at WR in two individual weeks in 2025, and those were the only two games he saw more than five targets. If the volume takes a jump with the Raiders, Nailor could emerge as a weekly WR3.
DK Metcalf's first season in Pittsburgh largely reinforced what fantasy managers have seen over the last several years -- good, not great, fantasy consistency (WR26 overall and WR24 in PPG). The Steelers receiver once again finished outside the top tier at the position, and now faces even more target competition in a new-look offense entering 2026. His role has increasingly trended toward volatile WR3 territory rather than true fantasy alpha production. With Aaron Rodgers at quarterback and additional mouths to feed, his ceiling appears lower than his reputation might suggest.
DJ Moore is poised for a major bounce-back season as the primary receiving weapon for the Buffalo Bills. Moore was traded from the Chicago Bears to the Buffalo Bills, instantly stepping in as the top receiving target. Moore reunites with Joe Brady, Buffalo's offensive coordinator (and current head coach), under whom Moore recorded two of the best seasons of his career in Carolina. Buffalo has lacked a dominant target-earning alpha receiver since Stefon Diggs departed. Moore gives quarterback Josh Allen a reliable, proven play-maker on the perimeter. Projections align around 80+ receptions, over 1,000 receiving yards, and 7 touchdowns, making him a reliable weekly starter for your fantasy squad. With an Average Draft Position (ADP) hovering around the 50–54 range, he represents excellent value as a high-end WR2/WR3 in PPR formats.
The Ravens re-signed WR Tylan Wallace to a one-year, $2.25 million contract. Wallace will return to Baltimore in a depth wide receiver role as well as a role on special teams. He'll remain off the fantasy radar.
The Dolphins signed WR Jalen Tolbert to a one-year contract. Tolbert recorded over 1,000 receiving yards and 10 TDs with Dallas over four seasons. He'll add depth in the Dolphins wide receiver room.
Olamide Zaccheaus signed with the Atlanta Falcons in the off-season. Zaccheaus began his NFL career in Atlanta, and now finds his way back home. He’ll likely factor in as a special teams man and depth behind Drake London. Don’t expect the Falcons to end their WR moves here.
After signing with the Indianapolis ColtsNick Westbrook-Ikhine projects to be a rotational blocker and depth piece rather than a primary pass-catcher. he projects to be the Colts' WR3/WR4 battling Ashton Dulin and Anthony Gould for snaps. Even if he wins the WR3 job, he faces a steep climb for targets behind starters Alec Pierce and Josh Downs, as well as tight end Tyler Warren. We project him to have about 21 receptions, 263 yards, and 2 touchdowns. Not great for fantasy. He is primarily a touchdown-dependent player, well-known for his 9-touchdown season in 2024. However, he struggled immensely in 2025, recording just 11 catches for 89 yards with the Dolphins. Al in all he offers very little 2026 fantasy value and can be safely left on waiver wires in standard leagues.
The Cardinals agreed to terms with WR Kendrick Bourne on a two-year, $11.47 million contract. Bourne remains in the NFC West with Arizona. The deal has a max value of $16.47 million. He figures to step into a depth role in the Cardinals wide receiver room behind Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson.
The Texans agreed to terms with WR Justin Watson. Watson is likely to hold a similar role in Houston that he held with the Chiefs over the past several seasons. He is likely to remain off the fantasy radar.
The Dolphins signed free-agent wide receiver Tutu Atwell to a one-year deal. Atwell had a very limited role on the Rams offense last season. He will compete for the WR3 role in Miami. He is likely to remain off the fantasy radar.
The Dolphins signed free-agent wide receiver Tutu Atwell to a one-year deal.
Atwell had a very limited role on the Rams offense last season. He will compete for the WR3 role in Miami. He is likely to remain off the fantasy radar.
A.J. Brown is a top-12 fantasy wide receiver with high-end WR1 upside, following a massive off-season trade to the New England Patriots. He immediately steps in as the clear alpha No. 1 target, paired with ascending young quarterback Drake Maye. Despite Philadelphia’s run-heavy scheme, Brown consistently commanded a massive target share. In New England, he is projected to soak up at least 25% of the total passing volume. Drake Maye’s ability to push the ball downfield perfectly complements Brown’s elite deep-threat capabilities. Early projections see Brown pacing for roughly 130 targets, 1,200+ yards, and 7-10 touchdowns. Unlike his crowded years in Philadelphia, the Patriots project to run a pass-heavier offense with a difficult schedule, which establishes Brown as the primary focal point over fellow pass-catchers like Romeo Doubs. Brown has dealt with persistent minor knee and hamstring issues for much of his career. While he has downplayed these long-term concerns, it's a minor risk for a high-volume receiver. Even with a high ceiling, any veteran changing teams comes with a brief learning curve regarding playbook integration and chemistry with a new quarterback.
Jauan Jennings revived his career over the last two seasons, finishing as a fantasy WR3 in 2025 while emerging as one of the NFL's most heavily targeted red-zone receivers. However, his move to Minnesota likely pushes him into a depth role behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell values Jennings' versatility and physicality, but consistent fantasy relevance could be difficult to achieve without injuries ahead of him on the depth chart. Jennings still offers some touchdown appeal in deeper formats, though his weekly ceiling projects much lower in Minnesota than it was in San Francisco.
Garrett Wilson's injury-shortened 2025 masked what looked like a target monster season before he got hurt. The Jets star commanded an elite 30% target share early in the season despite subpar quarterback play, reinforcing his status as one of the league's top target earners. With Geno Smith now under center and improved offensive line play in New York, Wilson is set up for a bounce-back campaign. Even with added target competition in the form of two first-round rookies, Wilson projects as the clear centerpiece of the Jets passing attack and an underrated fantasy WR1 candidate in 2026.
Romeo Doubs lands in a much more pass-heavy offensive environment after signing with New England, where he should have a larger opportunity than he ever consistently received in Green Bay. The veteran receiver quietly improved his efficiency over the last two seasons while maintaining strong red-zone involvement and reliable weekly usage. Doubs has recorded two seasons with at least seven receiving TDs, while also commanding 17 or more red-zone targets in multiple seasons. Doubs may never develop into a true alpha WR1, but Drake Maye and Josh McDaniels could help unlock the most productive stretch of his career. He profiles as a solid WR3/FLEX option with touchdown upside in an ascending Patriots offense.
Tim Patrick is off the fantasy radar in standard redraft leagues. Now with the New York Jets, the 32-year-old veteran profiles as a rotational, big-bodied backup. He is firmly behind target-earners like Garrett Wilson, Omar Cooper Jr., and Adonai Mitchell, leaving him with a non-existent weekly floor. In 16 games with the Jaguars he recorded 15 catches, 187 yards and 3 touchdowns. At 6-foot-5 he could serve as a red-zone threat and rotational inside-outside receiver, primarily serving as an injury-depth piece rather than a primary play-maker. His sporadic target share makes him difficult to start unless you are in incredibly deep 14+ team leagues and facing a bye-week crisis. He may have boom-or-weak spike weeks due to his touchdown dependency, but he's generally just a late-round flier if injuries hit the Jets' receiving room.
Jaylen Waddle's 2025 season looked disappointing on the surface, but Miami's run-heavy approach masked another highly efficient campaign from the former first-round pick (13th in yards per route run). Now in Denver after a blockbuster trade, Waddle steps into a pass-heavy offense where he projects as the featured receiver. His explosiveness and efficiency have consistently kept him on the WR1 fringe despite frequent nagging injuries and inconsistent volume in Miami alongside Tyreek Hill. But if Bo Nix and the Broncos offense continue ascending, 2026 could finally be the season Waddle delivers a true top-tier fantasy breakout.