The 2026 fantasy football season is already shaping up to be a showcase for dual‑threat quarterbacks and versatile tight ends, with early ADP data hinting at a shift in value toward players who can contribute both through the air and on the ground.
The Dual‑Threat Quarterback Landscape
Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears has taken a noticeable step forward in his sophomore campaign, boosting his fantasy points per game by 3.8 and cutting his sack total in half, while throwing for 3,942 yards and 27 touchdowns; those numbers have pushed his draft position into the mid‑first round for many analysts.
Justin Herbert, despite a broken hand and a season riddled with injuries, still managed to finish as the tenth‑best quarterback in points per game and set a personal best with 498 rushing yards, a performance that keeps him firmly in the late‑first‑round conversation.
Kyler Murray continues to prove why he is a perennial QB1, having posted a top‑tier points per game average in every full season he has started, including a 572‑yard rushing effort with five touchdowns that underscores his dual‑threat profile and makes him a safe early‑round pick.
Tight Ends Poised for Explosive Growth
Harold Fannin Jr. emerged as a breakout rookie, drawing 107 targets and turning them into 72 receptions for 731 yards and six scores, a production that places him among the most targeted players at his position and fuels a rising ADP.
Isaiah Likely, even while nursing a foot injury, posted elite yards‑per‑target and yards‑per‑reception figures, ranking ninth in fantasy points per route run and eighth in points per target, suggesting a continued upward trajectory for the Baltimore tight end.
Chig Okonkwo has been a consistent yard‑producer for the Tennessee Titans, surpassing 450 receiving yards in each of his first four seasons and delivering a career‑high 560 yards last year, while his 6.2 yards after catch rank sixth league‑wide among tight ends.
Terrance Ferguson brings a rare blend of speed and deep‑target ability, highlighted by a 4.63‑second 40‑yard dash and the most deep targets among his peers, a skill set that could see him become a key weapon in Sean McVay’s offense and push his draft stock upward.