Sleeper Calls

Devaughn Vele to outplay his draft cost

Vele isn’t the sexiest name, but in deeper leagues he’s a viable flex play for Week 1.

Devaughn VeleNew Orleans Saints

Bryce Lance to outplay his draft cost

Lance is a deep league flex that could pay off handsomely in Week 1.

Bryce LanceNew Orleans Saints

Jadarian Price to outplay his draft cost

Price could find plenty of running room in Week 1 ... (listed under Strong Starts)

Jadarian PriceSeattle Seahawks

Ja'Kobi Lane to outplay his draft cost

The Ravens are thin at wide receiver beyond Zay Flowers, and Lamar Jackson is one of the best quarterbacks in the game. Lane is a compelling sleeper.

Ja'Kobi LaneBaltimore Ravens

Malik Nabers to outplay his draft cost (discounted price)

it's worth checking if you can steal Nabers away at his discounted price.

Malik NabersNew York Giants

Parker Washington to outplay his draft cost

We know Liam Coen's slot receivers tend to be fantasy gold, and all reports out of Jacksonville are that Washington has picked up 2026 where he left off in 2025 — dominating.

Parker WashingtonJacksonville Jaguars

Juwan Johnson to outplay his draft cost

Johnson should pick up where he left off as a huge part of the Saints' high-volume passing offense.

Juwan JohnsonNew Orleans Saints

Patrick Mahomes to outplay his draft cost (drafted outside of the top 12 at the position)

we're still talking about the greatest quarterback of the current generation being drafted outside of the top 12 at the position. Adding Mahomes to your roster is a no-brainer move, tilted entirely toward the upside.

Patrick MahomesKansas City Chiefs

Jacory Croskey-Merritt to outplay his draft cost

Jacory Croskey-Merritt is simply too cheap for his upside

Jacory Croskey-Merritt

MarShawn Lloyd to outplay his draft cost

Trading for him before we see him in action is the kind of move that could win fantasy leagues.

MarShawn LloydGreen Bay Packers

Josh Downs to outplay his draft cost

That's set to change this season with Michael Pittman Jr. out of town. Downs is a player to target

Josh DownsIndianapolis Colts

Kenneth Walker III to outplay his draft cost (second-round prices)

sounds like a recipe for a league-shaping fantasy season, especially as long as Walker is available at second-round prices.

Kenneth Walker IIIKansas City Chiefs

D'Andre Swift to outplay his draft cost

I'm not worried about him threatening Swift as the clear lead back in what should be one of the league's most fantasy-friendly offenses.

D'Andre SwiftChicago Bears

Carnell Tate to outplay his draft cost (relatively low ADP)

don't be surprised if he comes on strong down the stretch as a classic second-half rookie breakout.

Carnell TateTennessee Titans

Zay Flowers to outplay his draft cost

I love Flowers' chances to score a few more touchdowns and truly break out as a weekly WR1 in 2026.

Zay FlowersBaltimore Ravens

Malik Willis to outplay his draft cost

I wouldn’t be shocked if Willis has one of his better fantasy performances this year against Las Vegas.

Malik WillisMiami Dolphins

Tyler Shough to outplay his draft cost

Thankfully, the Saints have an easy schedule to start the year, making the former Louisville star one of my favorite streaming options.

Tyler ShoughNew Orleans Saints

Daniel Jones to outplay his draft cost

Don’t be surprised if Jones has a strong fantasy performance at home on Sunday.

Daniel JonesIndianapolis Colts

Xavier Worthy to outplay his draft cost (at the end of your drafts)

You’re probably better off drafting Xavier Worthy at the end of your drafts, and leaving someone else choose to grab Rashee Rice inside the top 20 receivers.

Xavier WorthyKansas City Chiefs

Luther Burden III to outplay his draft cost (at cost)

I'd rather take someone like Luther Burden III at cost. He provides more upside on a Bears offense that looks ready to explode.

Luther Burden IIIChicago Bears

Emeka Egbuka to outplay his draft cost

I'd much rather invest in a younger player, especially a falling one like Emeka Egbuka, as fantasy managers panic over his minor toe injury.

Emeka Egbuka

Tre Tucker to outplay his draft cost (17.06, WR66 ESPN ADP)

Tucker is going undrafted on Yahoo! and lacks a positional ranking. He is being drafted via a 17.06, WR66 ESPN ADP. At worst, Tucker should be treated as a matchup-based WR4/flex option.

Tre TuckerLas Vegas Raiders

Pat Bryant to outplay his draft cost

Bryant could emerge as a reliable fantasy starter as the season progresses.

Pat BryantDenver Broncos

Eli Heidenreich to outplay his draft cost

Pittsburgh's shallow depth chart makes Heidenreich a worthwhile stash in 14-team leagues and deep 12-team leagues.

Eli HeidenreichPittsburgh Steelers

Emmett Johnson to outplay his draft cost

Chiefs rookie running back Emmett Johnson rises to must-stash status, having played well enough to make Demercado expendable.

Emmett JohnsonKansas City Chiefs