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Everyone here is going to get a lift (as well as Tucker Kraft ), but Watson has the best career track record to back getting the largest spike, which is supported by his physical profile.

Christian WatsonGreen Bay Packers

Minnesota has our easiest passing schedule for 2026 as an added cherry in getting Jefferson back in the mix to compete as WR1 overall.

Justin JeffersonMinnesota Vikings

Nico Collins was another noteworthy fantasy asset who is set up for potential positive regression. Collins was 26th in red-zone production for fantasy despite having the eighth-best opportunity.

Nico CollinsHouston Texans

Breakout Candidate — Linebacker Edgerrin Cooper has impressed since entering the NFL as a second-round draft pick in 2024... Another strong campaign could put him firmly in the conversation as one of the league's top linebackers, behind only Fred Warner

Edgerrin CooperGreen Bay Packers

He is expected to start at one outside cornerback spot

Keisean Nixon

because he suffered an ACL injury so late in the season, he is unlikely to be ready for Week 1. He could miss at least the first quarter of the season, and possibly longer

Micah Parsons

with Carrington Valentine the favorite to line up opposite him

Carrington Valentine

Breakout Candidate: An undrafted free agent in 2023, defensive tackle Jalen Redmond earned a 72.7 PFF grade across 793 snaps in 2025.

Jalen RedmondMinnesota Vikings

Bredeson could carve out an immediate role on offense by replacing C.J. Ham at fullback... he profiles as a natural replacement.

Max Bredeson

With talented playmakers on both sides of the ball, the expectation will be that they can return to the playoffs this year.

Detroit Lions

Breakout Candidate: Isaac TeSlaa flashed impressive ball skills as a rookie

Isaac TeSlaaDetroit Lions

Rock Ya-Sin appears to be the favorite to claim the job and may have started over Arnold regardless

Rock Ya-Sin

with Cade Mays expected to step in as the starting center

Cade Mays

there is a clear path for him to emerge as the No. 3 wide receiver in the offense

Isaac TeSlaa

Drafting Blake Miller with their first pick means former first-round selection Penei Sewell will move to left tackle to replace Taylor Decker.

Penei Sewell

Tate Ratledge impressed as a rookie, posting a 70.3 PFF grade at right guard, but he will line up next to rookie Blake Miller in 2026

Blake Miller

Burden could play a significant role in the Bears' offense

Luther Burden IIIChicago Bears

Coby Bryant is expected to start at safety after posting PFF grades above 70.0 in each of the past two seasons.

Coby Bryant

Dillon Thieneman is expected to step into the starting lineup at safety after earning a 90.8 PFF grade in his lone season at Oregon.

Dillon Thieneman

Breakout Candidate: Burden could play a significant role in the Bears' offense, but the same is true of fellow 2025 rookie Kyle Monangai at running back.

Kyle MonangaiChicago Bears

they also signed a pair of projected starters on defense. After struggling early in his career, Devin Bush has enjoyed a late-career breakout

Devin Bush

he projects as the Bears' long-term starter at center regardless... there is a clear path for the rookie to overtake Bradbury before he plays a regular-season snap for the Bears.

Logan Jones

Elliott joins a linebacker room that has T.J. Edwards and Devin Bush ahead of him on the depth chart. He's not walking in expecting to start in 2026

Keyshaun Elliott

But here's the longer view: Edwards is likely in his final year with the team.

T.J. Edwards

17. Detroit Lions — Cashius Howell , EDGE, Texas A&M

Cashius HowellDetroit Lions